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Horizontal Transmission of the Symbiont Microsporidia MB in Anopheles arabiensis [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
The recently discovered Anopheles symbiont, Microsporidia MB, has a strong malaria transmission-blocking phenotype in Anopheles arabiensis, the predominant Anopheles gambiae species complex member in many active transmission areas in eastern Africa.
Lilian Mbaisi, Joel L Bargul, Evan T Teal   +2 more
exaly   +10 more sources

Microsporidia MB in the primary malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto is avirulent and undergoes maternal and horizontal transmission [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2023
Background The demonstration that the recently discovered Anopheles symbiont Microsporidia MB blocks malaria transmission in Anopheles arabiensis and undergoes vertical and horizontal transmission suggests that it is a promising candidate for the ...
Godfrey Nattoh, Brenda Onyango, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Diana Omoke, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Luna Kamau, Maxwell Machani Gesuge, Eric Ochomo, Jeremy Keith Herren   +8 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Molecular detection and maternal transmission of Microsporidia MB in the field-caught Anopheles coluzzii in Cameroon [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Recent discoveries of Microsporidia MB in Anopheles mosquitoes and its demonstrated capacity to block malaria transmission suggest that it could be a promising candidate for a symbiont-based malaria control strategy.
Maurice Marcel Sandeu, Ghislaine Flore Tamko Mella, Claudine Grâce Maffo Tatsinkou, Ornella Possi, Carlos S. Djoko Tagne, Solange Meyin A. Ebong, François-Xavier Etoa, Flobert Njiokou, Nsa Dada, Charles S. Wondji   +9 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Microsporidia MB is found predominantly associated with Anopheles gambiae s.s and Anopheles coluzzii in Ghana [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2021
A vertically transmitted microsporidian, Microsporidia MB, with the ability to disrupt Plasmodium development was reported in Anopheles arabiensis from Kenya, East Africa.
Jewelna Akorli, Esinam Abla Akorli, Seraphim Naa Afoley Tetteh, Godwin Kwame Amlalo, Millicent Opoku, Rebecca Pwalia, Michelle Adimazoya, Dorcas Atibilla, Sellase Pi-Bansa, Joseph Chabi, Samuel Kweku Dadzie   +10 more
doaj   +7 more sources

Monitoring the Capacity of Microsporidia MB Transgenerational Spread in Anopheles arabiensis Populations [PDF]

Insects
Microsporidia MB is a natural symbiont of Anopheles arabiensis Patton, 1905 that blocks Plasmodium transmission without compromising mosquito fitness.
Godfred Yaw Boanyah, Lizette L. Koekemoer, Jeremy K. Herren, Tullu Bukhari   +3 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Changes in the Anopheles arabiensis transcriptome and gut microbiota profiles associated with the endosymbiotic Microsporidia MB [PDF]

BMC Genomics
Background Microsporidia MB is an endosymbiotic microbe found in Anopheles mosquito populations. This symbiont can block Plasmodium transmission in mosquitoes, and it can spread through mosquito populations and be sustained over generations by vertical ...
Jacqueline Wahura Waweru, Nicola Mulder, Cynthia Nyambura King’ori, Irene Muiruri, Mwatum Maloba Alakonya, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Joseph Gichuhi, Daniel Masiga, Jeremy Keith Herren   +9 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Localization and tissue tropism of the symbiont Microsporidia MB in the germ line and somatic tissues of Anopheles arabiensis [PDF]

mBio, 2023
The Anopheles symbiont, Microsporidia MB, is maternally inherited and has a strong malaria transmission-blocking phenotype in Anopheles arabiensis. Microsporidia MB is also vertically transmitted, sexually transmitted, and avirulent.
Edward E. Makhulu, Thomas O. Onchuru, Joseph Gichuhi, Fidel G. Otieno, Anne W. Wairimu, Joseph N. Muthoni, Lizette Koekemoer, Jeremy K. Herren   +7 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Insecticide resistance profiles of Anopheles arabiensis and relationship with Microsporidia MB infection in two rice agroecosystems in Kenya [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Insecticide resistance monitoring in vector populations is a key pillar of the Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management in malaria vectors. This study assessed the susceptibility of Anopheles arabiensis populations from Mwea and Ahero,
Winfred K. Mutwiri, Ephantus J. Muturi, Josephine W. Ngunjiri, Jackson W. Muthengia, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Joshua K. Muli, Genson Murithi, Franklin N. Nyabuga, Njogu M. Kimani, Moses M. Muraya, David P. Tchouassi   +10 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Maximizing horizontal transmission through mating: increased mating frequency and mating competitiveness associated with Microsporidia MB-infected Anopheles arabiensis males [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Microsporidia MB is a naturally occurring symbiont in Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes that inhibits the development of Plasmodium. It is transmitted both vertically and horizontally, enabling its spread within mosquito populations.
Tracy Maina, Aclaine Shisia, Joseph Gichuhi, Joel L. Bargul, Jeremy K. Herren, Tullu Bukhari   +5 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Host range of Microsporidia MB in aquatic macrofauna inhabiting Anopheles breeding sites [PDF]

Microbiology Spectrum
Microsporidia MB, a recently discovered endosymbiont Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes, shows great potential as a malaria-blocking tool due to its Plasmodium-blocking phenotype.
Cynthia Nyambura King’ori, Collins Odongo Okoth, Joel Ltilitan Bargul, Sevgan Subramanian, Jeremy Keith Herren, Thomas Ogao Onchuru   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources